When thinking about the best ski terrain, you might think of wide-open bowls or perfectly carved groomers. But if you’re goal is to get your skis on the best powder and turns possible, you often have to head into the trees. For some that might be a not-so-fun concept, but for others, that’s all they dream about. PeakRankings took a look at some of the most unreal ski areas and resorts for tree skiing across North America.
PeakRankings Top 12 Ski Resorts For Tree Skiing
12. Arapahoe Basin, Colorado – Extremely steep, technical trees, especially off the Pallavicini chair, offering high-consequence lines with cliffs, chutes, and no-fall zones.
11. Jay Peak, Vermont – Reliable snowfall, well-designed intermediate-to-advanced Glades, and wind-loaded faces create some of the best tree skiing on the East Coast.
10. Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia – Massive mid-mountain tree zones ranging from blue trees to cliff-filled expert chutes, with standout pockets near Harmony, Crystal, and Seventh Heaven.
9. Mount Bachelor, Oregon – Nearly the entire mountain offers skiable woods, highlighted by the Northwest zone’s dramatic transition from short, open trees to dense varied glades.
8. Whitefish Mountain Resort, Montana – Forests and light crowds create atmospheric, powder-holding trees great for advanced skiers with occasional hidden cliffs.
7. Heavenly, California – Widely spaced upper-mountain tree runs with unique views of Lake Tahoe, offering both inbounds and nearby backcountry tree skiing for advanced riders.
6. Revelstoke, British Columbia – Massive, long-running pines allow top-to-bottom tree descents with deep snow and serious expert lines.
5. Brighton, Utah – The consistently deep snow of the Cottonwood Canyons bring serious powder to Brighton’s many tree runs across all ability levels.
4. Powder Mountain, Utah – Nearly the entire resort features accessible, powder-preserving Aspens and other trees for glades of all skill levels.
3. Big White, British Columbia – Trees and panoramic upper-mountain Glades provide surreal, widely accessible woods with excellent options for beginners through experts.
2. Beaver Creek, Colorado – A huge range of glade terrain spanning from beginner-friendly meadows to stretching expert zones with occasional chutes.
1. Steamboat, Colorado – Perfectly spaced diverse trees blanket every part of the mountain, offering consistently high-quality, varied glade skiing.
